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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 710.56 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 710.56 and 165.56 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 710.56 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/710.56 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 710.56 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 117,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,640.96/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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